February 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
The regular board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek at 7:00 pm with all board members present. He confirmed the advanced notice to the public of the meeting date and agenda. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Curt Cogswell, Principal Jake Wiese, and Jen Feeken.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
No visitors present.
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4. Request for Change of Agenda
Discussion:
No request for change of agenda.
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5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Wiese reported that staff attended the Blue River Cohort at Exeter-Milligan. Professional development this month will include instructional model work and scheduling for next year. Upcoming events include parent-teacher conferences, longhorn line-up, and K-6 reading coaching.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell shared highlights from the month with the girls basketball team placing 3rd at the CRC basketball tournament at York and wrestlers placing at the CRC wrestling tournament. The speech team started their season and 10 students participated in the CRC Junior High Honor Choir. Upcoming events include Dorchester hosting a Child Find night on February 22nd and an ESSA Compliance meeting on February 28th. Pinnacle Bank will be creating a Dorchester Longhorn debit card. Mr. Cogswell also stated that he has been asked to be a part of a school external visit on February 26th and 27th.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Review Board Policies - 6004, 6005, 6006, 6007, 6008 and 6009
Discussion:
The board reviewed policies #6004, #6005, #6006, #6007, #6008, and #6009. Policy #6004 is Curriculum Development. This policy states that all curriculum must align with state standards. Policy #6005 is Academic Credits and Graduation. This policy sets forth the requirements for graduation. Policy #6006 is Commencement Ceremony. This policy states that students who have completed graduation requirements are allowed to participate in commencement exercises. Policy #6007 is Senior Recognition. This policy states that honor graduates will be given an honor medallion and that the Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be determined upon final completion of all courses. Policy #6008 is Class Rank. This policy defines how a student's class rank is determined. Policy #6009 is Grade Placement of Transfer Students. This policy defines how a student's grade will be determined.
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8.2. State Apportionment Payment
Discussion:
Dorchester Public School has received $35,489 from the State Apportionment Payment. This payment is based on the census of children ages 5 to 18 living in the school district.
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8.3. CTE Funding
Discussion:
Dorchester Public School has received it's $7,500 CTE grant. Mr. Bruha ordered equipment for the shop and Mrs. Tachovsky will pay for students to attend the FBLA State Leadership Conference.
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8.4. Shot Clock
Discussion:
It appears that the NSAA is going to adopt the shot clock for basketball next year. Mr. Cogswell is looking in to pricing for a shot clock.
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8.5. Board Election Filing
Discussion:
Board Member Incumbents must file by February 15th.
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8.6. State Aid
Discussion:
The projected State Aid Model for next year has Dorchester's State Aid going from $503,514 to $592,441 for an increase of $88,927.
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8.7. Staffing
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell informed the board that due to a student's needs, an additional para needed to be hired immediately.
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8.8. Legislative Update:
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell shared current legislative updates.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Twin River's Application to the CRC
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Twin Rivers Public School has made an application to the Cross Roads Conference.
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9.2. Consider Approving Membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Consider the contract and salary for Principal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
There were no board committee reports.
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
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12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, March 11 at 7:00 pm.
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13. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Staffing
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